Spaceweek International Association has named Lance Bass as 2003 Youth Spokesperson for World Space Week and unveiled a worldwide student contest designed to underscore the fundamental importance of math and science education.

“For decades, spaceflight has been the privilege of a select few,” the *NSYNC star said. “And while those pioneers explored new frontiers and inspired us with their amazing achievements, now is the time to open that horizon to everyone. By engaging students in the science and engineering of space flight, we’re empowering a new generation with the skills needed to explore the frontiers of space and achieve their dreams.”

World Space Week is held October 4 – 10 each year and is marked by celebrations in more than 50 nations around the world.

Palms Owner Gets A Special Birthday Concert

September 3, 2003 – The Las Vegas Sun reports Palms owner George Maloof got a surprise 39th birthday party Tuesday that included performances by *NSYNC star JC Chasez, Puddle of Mudd and Candlebox in Rain, the Palms nightclub. Later, Chasez and his bandmate Lance Bass sang ‘Happy Birthday’ to Maloof.

“Why Lance? He’s never even been into Outer Space. So what if he’s gone through the training? That doesn’t mean he’s experienced enough to become a spokesperson. ” He’s a certified cosmonaut. There are people who work in space programs that haven’t been in space. Historians didn’t live during the time of whatever it is they know about.

popnicklover,elgato and all the haters: lance is curious about space and stuff that’s y they chose him. if Kevin was curious about it,they would choose him too. don’t diss on him. he is doing his thing.